Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Older Model is Samsung NX11
- Updated by Samsung NX30

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and NX20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z29 was launched 4 years earlier than the NX20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z29 grades against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung NX20
EX-Z29 | NX20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-Z29
NX20 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+499k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung NX20
EX-Z29 | NX20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the NX20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and NX20.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung NX20 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-03-03 | 2012-04-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 341 grams (0.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-60 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $79 | $1,100 |